Christopher Brian Paton

Christopher Brian Paton

also known as Chris Paton

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mount Pleasant, SC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Appeals, Litigation, Child Custody

1476 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste. 7, Mount Pleasant, SC

About Christopher

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 15 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Chris Paton LLC

1476 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste. 7, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

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Christopher Brian Paton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Terri | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Tells you what you need to hear

The best thing about Chris is that he is direct. He tells you what you need to know even if its going to make you unhappy. It's not his fault the law isn't perfect.

Posted by Dino | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent counsel

I was referred to Chris by a former client. He was always prompt, available and affable. I am still in a contested case, and Chris is the voice of reason to calm the storm. He is always available, always willing to talk and reasonable. I hope that no one ever has to go through this, but if you ...do, Chris is someone you want on your side.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Superb Counsel

Chris has demonstrated repeatedly that he is a truly exceptional family court attorney who is both reliable and professional. He is capable of handling complex issues with aplomb and has been a pleasure throughout an otherwise acrimonious process. His utmost attention to detail is evident both in t...he courtroom and in his office.

Posted by Randy | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fine Attorney

I recently hired Chris Paton to represent me for my divorce. I interviewed several attorneys. The reason I hired Chris was simple...he realized that I could not afford a prolonged fight with my ex wife and I needed to settle with her, if possible, in a shorter time. My ex-wife and I had agreed on... most aspects of the divorce but we disagreed on a couple of major issues. In contrast, my ex wife's attorney wanted to fight about everything and put unrealistic-no chance of winning in court- ideas in her head and seemed to want to drag the case out as long as possible. Chris was professional, gave my good advice and got my case settled in a timely manor...(my ex ended up running up a huge attorney bill and at the end, and eventually, she fired her attorney) I would recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent and Thorough Attention

Chris was great throughout my divorce and continued to offer support and advice after the divorce was final. He made sure that my goals with regard to custody, in particular, were achieved. I would recommend him highly to anyone needing divorce advice and representation.

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Christopher Brian Paton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stella Shackelford

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Other

"One of my relatives hired Chris to represent him in divorce proceedings. I am really impressed with Chris' professionalism and knowledge."

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Robin Meihaus

Appeals lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Murray

Family lawyer

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Robin Meihaus

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

South Carolina Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney at Law, Chris Paton LLC

2010 - 2013

Associate, Rosen Law Firm, LLC

2008 - 2010

Law Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

2006 - 2008

Associate, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Associations

2015 - Present

SC Bar, Family Law Section Council

Council Member

2012 - Present

South Carolina Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gitter v. Gitter, No. 2015-UP-069, 2015 S.C. App. Unpub. LEXIS 75 (S.C. Ct. App., Feb. 11, 2015)

Affirmed

Cumbee v. Fox-Cumbee, No. 2016-UP-079, 2016 S.C. App. Unpub. LEXIS 91 (S.C. Ct. App. Feb. 24, 2016)

Reversed

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Education

2005

St. Johns University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

South Carolina Lawyer Effective and Efficient Out-of-State Discovery of Third Parties

Languages

English

Activity

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